Tuesday, 27 March 2018

After
all the good work done by all of the Committee organising the extra
day at Mirage, it was disappointing that it was the Weather Gods’
Committee which finally held sway. On Sunday, after discussion with
the Mirage manager, Geoff Peard, he and I came to a mutual agreement
it would be advisable to make an early call and cancel the Tuesday
game. This was due to the likely unplayability of the Mirage course,
particularly the back 9.

After making that decision we also discussed
the possibility of re-scheduling the game to later in the year. As
our Tuesday program is full for the rest of our year, it was
suggested that possibly a Friday may be a suitable day. Fridays also
fit in with the Mirage golfing schedule. Further discussions will
take place between Mirage and our Committee who will also informally
consult with our members before a final decision is made.

I
would like to say how very gratified I was by the number of players
who had entered, but who contacted me offering to give up their
positions if it meant members of the Committee could get a game. I
similarly felt a great deal of pride by the gestures of all members
of our Committee who, conversely, were prepared to give up their
opportunity of playing so that all the players who had entered would
be able to play. To both groups I offer my sincere thanks.

My
thanks also go to Doug Christison, Peter Johnston, Pris Freeman and a
non-member, Ross McConnell from H.M.B. who offered their carts for
use at Mirage so all entrants would have access to a cart.

Those
players who paid the $10 deposit for the Mirage game have the choice
of having that amount deducted from their next weekly game (which
makes it easier for Treasurer John} or have it refunded in cash.